This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA 6 Neo and TECNO SPARK 40C smartphones.
The TECNO POVA 6 Neo features a slightly larger 6.78-inch display, 50MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and IP53 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the TECNO SPARK 40C features a 6.67-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 18W charging rate, IP64 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Helio G81 chipset. It is considerably more affordable.
| Specs | TECNO POVA 6 Neo | TECNO SPARK 40C |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels 396 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 580nits brightness, and punch-hole | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 263 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole |
| Size | 168.6 x 76.6 x 9.23 mm | 165.6 x 77.0 x 8.37 mm |
| Weight | ~ | ~ |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP53 dust & spray resistant | IP64 splash resistance |
| Colors | Starry Silver, Speed Black | Ink Black, Veil White, Titanium Grey |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo The TECNO POVA 6 Neo has a larger and sharper display. It is also more portable, while the TECNO SPARK 40C is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 14 with HiOS 14 | Android 15 with HiOS 15.1 |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo
The TECNO POVA 6 Neo has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Autofocus) 2MP Secondary Camera -Circular Multi-LED Flash -Up to 1440p video recording |
13 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) Dual LED Flash Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels with LED Flash - Up to 1080p video recording |
8 Megapixels with Dual LED Flash |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo
TECNO POVA 6 Neo has stronger video capabilities with higher-resolution rear video recording and a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth FreeLink signal-free calls (TECNO phones only, 500m range) |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS | GPS |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo
The TECNO POVA 6 Neo has NFC support. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo
Based on the specs, it has Dolby Atmos and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging | 18W charging rate |
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TECNO POVA 6 Neo
The TECNO POVA 6 Neo has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱9,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱4,199.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 4, 2024 | August 8, 2025 |
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